IoT Technologies for Health Care: 8th EAI International Conference, HealthyIoT 2021, Virtual Event, November 24-26, 2021, Proceedings

The 8th International Conference on IoT Technologies for Healthcare, HealthyIoT 2021, held virtually in November 2021, featured 17 full papers selected from 40 submissions, covering topics such as security and privacy, human-centered computing, information systems, applied computing, and life and medical sciences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 231 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The 8th International Conference on IoT Technologies for Healthcare, HealthyIoT 2021, was held virtually in November 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference featured 17 full papers, carefully selected from 40 submissions. These papers were organized into topical sections covering security and privacy, human-centered computing, information systems, applied computing, and applied computing in life and medical sciences.

Security and privacy:

The papers in this section explored various aspects of software and application security, including secure communication protocols, authentication mechanisms, and data encryption. The authors discussed the challenges and solutions related to protecting healthcare data in the IoT environment, such as unauthorized access, data tampering, and privacy breaches.

Human-centered computing:

The papers in this section focused on ubiquitous and mobile computing, emphasizing the importance of designing user-friendly interfaces and interfaces for healthcare applications. The authors discussed the use of wearable devices, mobile phones, and other smart devices to monitor and manage healthcare conditions, as well as the challenges of integrating these technologies into healthcare systems.

Information systems:

The papers in this section explored information retrieval techniques and systems, including search engines, databases, and information visualization. The authors discussed the use of these technologies to improve healthcare decision-making, medical research, and patient care.

Applied computing:

The papers in this section covered physical sciences and engineering, emphasizing the use of IoT technologies in various applications such as environmental monitoring, agriculture, and transportation. The authors discussed the challenges and opportunities of integrating IoT devices into these fields, as well as the potential benefits for society.

Applied computing in life and medical sciences:

The papers in this section explored the use of IoT technologies in healthcare, including remote patient monitoring, medical imaging, and drug delivery. The authors discussed the potential benefits of these technologies for improving patient care, reducing healthcare costs, and enhancing the quality of life.

In conclusion, the 8th International Conference on IoT Technologies for Healthcare, HealthyIoT 2021, provided a platform for researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas and share their expertise in IoT technologies for healthcare. The conference highlighted the importance of security and privacy, human-centered computing, information systems, applied computing, and applied computing in life and medical sciences in the development of IoT-based healthcare solutions. The papers presented at the conference covered a wide range of topics and provided valuable insights into the current state-of-the-art and future directions of IoT technologies in healthcare.

Weight: 379g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030991968
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022